Walker Pond
Walker Pond is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walker Pond
The primary purpose of Walker Pond is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Willis Forest Walker (private). It impounds the Hickory Lake Creek near Leblanc.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Leblanc |
| River/Stream | Hickory Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.56500, -92.97300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 373 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Willis Forest Walker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00239 |
| Federal ID | LA00239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |